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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.31, 8,045.25 and 2,075.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.31, 8,045.25 and 2,075.43 is: 3,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.31 : 8,045.25 = 2,075.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.31/8,045.25 = 2,075.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.31x = 8,045.25 × 2,075.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.31x = 16,697,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,375.59/5,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.84

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